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You could soon buy to-go alcohol in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State lawmakers signed off on a bill this week that would allow the sale of cocktails to-go and via delivery. This was something bars and restaurants did during the pandemic, but this move would be permanent. North Carolina is a liquor control state, meaning alcohol sales...
Four Convictions Secured by Mecklenburg County DA's Felony Crimes Team in Charlotte
Over the last week, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Felony Crimes Team has been busy securing convictions against four individuals who entered guilty pleas. According to a recent release, these separate cases were handled across three different courtrooms—5370, 5110, and 5170—before Superior Court Judges Reggie E. McKnight, Robert C. Ervin, and Karen Eady-Williams, starting from June 24, 2024.
17 people in Charlotte became US citizens on Independence Day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Some Charlotte families are not only celebrating America’s birthday Thursday, they’re also marking the day they became U.S. citizens. The United States grew by 17 new citizens Thursday morning as they took the Oath of Allegiance on Independence Day during a naturalization ceremony at the Charlotte Museum of History. […]
Mecklenburg County launches pilot program to help residents re-enter after incarceration
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County just launched a pilot program geared to help support those reentering the community after incarceration. The Supplemental Income Program guarantees an income for selected participants. Sixty former jail inmates will get a monthly stipend of $600 for one year. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell...
SC Tax Free Weekend dates announced
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina officials announced the state's annual Tax Free Weekend will happen in 2024 on Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4. During that weekend, shoppers will be able to buy eligible products in stores or online without paying the state's regular 6% sales tax. Tax-free...
Rare virus spread through mosquito bites reported in Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Health officials have confirmed a few cases of dengue, a rare viral disease caused by mosquito bites, in Mecklenburg County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there are about 16 cases total in North Carolina, with four of those cases confirmed in Mecklenburg County. The report comes just days after health officials issued a public health warning nationwide about the disease.
Charlotte working to address rise in panhandlers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From intersections to sidewalks, panhandlers are setting up in Charlotte in search of help. It’s a complex issue that’s leading to frustration for some who say the act puts their safety at risk. Fred Royer lives in Uptown and says he now wears a...
South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (June 27-July 3)
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these south Charlotte-area restaurants from June 27 to July 3:. • Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, 4920 Old Sardis Road, Charlotte – 86 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn’t available; a container of spicy lamb kefta wasn’t reheated properly; a container of falafel, three...
Cooling stations set up across Mecklenburg County in wake of intense heat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Cooling stations are being set up in Mecklenburg County to help keep residents cool during the hot summer weather. The stations will be open on Friday and Saturday as high humidity and temperatures in the mid to upper 90s beat down on the Carolinas. Two day...
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